IR35 – what is HMRC’s CEST tool? What are its limitations?
CEST (Check Employment Status for Tax) is a tool created by HMRC to help clients determine whether any contractors they engage fall inside or outside IR35.
Limited company tax basics for contractors
A concise guide to the taxes you will encounter as a limited company contractor - Corporation Tax, VAT, National Insurance, Income and Dividend Tax.
IR35 status and the importance of ‘control’ for contractors
A brief overview of how control affects a contract’s IR35 status, and why it still carries significant weight in HMRC assessments.
Download free IR35 contract templates and example clauses
What is an 'IR35 friendly' contract in reality? Why working practices must match the terms of a contract. Download sample IR35 contract templates.
The best online accountancy software for limited company contractors (2026)
With so many products available, how do you know which accounting software is best for your contracting business? Our quick guide offers a few key pointers.
Contracting via a limited company – advantages and disadvantages
We look at the advantages and disadvantages of contracting via a limited company - a tax efficient option for many, however directors do carry a number of statutory and financial obligations.
Do I need to register my ltd company for VAT?
At what stage do limited company contractors have to register for VAT?
How much will a new accountant charge to bring your old accounts up-to-date?
When you join a new contractor accountant, with incomplete accounting records in tow, should the new provider charge you to bring them up-to-date?
How to strike off and dissolve your contractor limited company
We look at the processes involved in closing down your limited company permanently - to have it struck off the Companies House register and dissolved.
Public liability insurance explained: guide for IT contractors
Overview of public liability insurance for IT contractors. What scenarios will it protect you from, is it a legal requirement? And how much does it cost?